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Topics: Donald Trump, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Royal Family, Ukraine, King Charles III, UK News, US News
Madison Burgess
Topics: Donald Trump, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Royal Family, Ukraine, King Charles III, UK News, US News
Donald Trump has taken a subtle swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following the Duke of Sussex's recent trip to Ukraine.
Harry, 41, made a surprise visit to the country on Thursday (23 April), where he urged the world not to lose sight of the conflict with Russia and spoke at the Kyiv Security Forum.
In a speech, he said he was 'not here as a politician' but as 'a soldier who understands service' and a 'humanitarian'.
Harry also turned his attention to the US and, although he didn't mention Trump by name, he urged the 'American leadership' to 'honour its international treaty obligations' in its 'enduring role in global security'.
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The royal said: "The United States has a singular role in this story. Not only because of its power, but because when Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons, America was part of the assurance that Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders would be respected.
“This is a moment for American leadership, a moment for America, to show that it can honour its international treaty obligations - not out of charity but out of its enduring role in global security and strategic stability."
However, it seems that the comments haven't gone down too well with the US president, 79, who said that Harry 'is not speaking for the UK'.
When asked about Harry's comments by reporters, the Republican started by asking: "How’s he doing? How’s his wife? Please give her my regards," prompting laughter in the room.
He then went on: “I know one thing, Prince Harry is not speaking for the UK, that’s for sure. I think I am speaking for the UK more than Prince Harry."
He added: "But I appreciate his advice very much."
As per the BBC, Trump also didn't answer directly when he was asked if he would invite Harry to dinner during the impending state visit of his dad, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla next week.
Trump said about the King: "He's a friend of mine. We're really looking forward to it. We've spoken, and we're going to have a great time."
The world leader said that the guests would be those who 'love the UK' before affirming that he also loves the UK.
But, the praise didn't last for long as he then went on to list a few things he thinks the UK needs to do, exclaiming: "I think they made a big mistake on energy. You should open up the North Sea in Aberdeen. You should open it up.
"And the other thing is they've made a big mistake on immigration."
It comes as the King and Queen are set to jet off to the US for a four-day visit beginning on Monday (27 April), and will meet with Trump at the White House.
The monarch will have a private meeting with the president and deliver an address to Congress.
Tyla has contacted representatives for Harry and Meghan for comment.